If you have a set of principles and adhere to them rigorously, they serve as your foundation when you undergo competitive pressure, says HPE Financial Service’s president and chief executive, Irving Rothman.

Almost nine in 10 (87%) Australian CIOs are motivated to become CEO/managing director of their company, according to new research that reveals that despite the level of ambition expressed by Australia’s technology leaders, finance is still the dominant background for almost half of all ASX 200 CEOs.